Greece

Greece is a country in the southern Balkans

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Fatal misunderstandings

By Alexis Papachelas

We, ordinary citizens, are either experiencing a possibly fatal misunderstanding or we are lacking the full picture with regard to developments in the ongoing negotiations between Greece and the country?s partners and creditors.

Staff at migrant facilities unpaid for months

 Pay of workers struggling to make ends meet meant to be covered by EU funds

By Yiannis Papadopoulos

Dozens of interpreters, social workers and psychologists working on short-term contracts at the country?s migrant detention centers have not been paid for months despite the fact that their wages are supposed to be covered by European Union subsidies, Kathimerini understands.

Bulgarian Economy Could Suffer EUR 800 M Losses Over Greek Tax Policies

Close to EUR 800 M will be the total losses for Bulgaria over the course of the year in case Greece decides to implement a 26% tax on contracts with local companies.

The calculation was made by using national statistical data, showing that the annual stock exchange between the two countries amounts to EUR 2,8 B, therefore 26% would mean EUR 800 M less for the Bulgarian economy.

Double highway to the ancient world

Some part of a double way in the ancient city of Anavarza, known as the first double highway of the ancient world, will be opened to tourists in a few years Known as the "first double highway" of the ancient world, a columned way in the ancient city of Anavarza, located close to Dilekkaya village in the southern province of Adana, is being unearthed during excavations.

Cash crunch results in significant reduction of imports

By Dimitra Manifava

Imports posted a decline for a second consecutive month in February, sliding 14.6 percent compared to the same month in 2014. When fuel products are excluded, the yearly decline amounts to 6.7 percent, according to data released on Tuesday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Concern over minimum salary hike

By Roula Salourou

A Labor Ministry invitation to employer associations for talks regarding the government?s plan to increase the minimum salary to 751 euros per month and the content of planned legislative interventions regarding labor issues was received with reservations on Tuesday.

Tourism growth at 23 pct in 2014

By Stathis Kousounis

Foreign tourism arrivals rose a remarkable 23 percent in 2014 compared to the previous year to reach a record 22 million, not including cruise visitors, according to the Bank of Greece?s annual border survey that the Hellenic Statistical Authority published on Tuesday.

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